This episode is our longest one yet, featuring several upfront tracks and a live DJ set I played on 21st August 2010 for an underground party called reChicago.

This episode also features our first ever 5 Magazine Spotlight. Terry Matthew, the editor-in-chief of 5 Mag, has sent us a special vinyl only pre-release cut along with a narrative about the track and it’s creator. Use the link below to subscribe to 5 Magazine, Chicago’s house music authority!

This episode is an eclectic ride. You’ll be listening to a range of sounds – from breakbeat rave music, to downtempo compositions intertwined with beautiful vocals, to various forms of house – new and old – and to a delicious hour long DJ mix by guest Peter Croce. There’s also an interview with Peter where he talks about his musical roots, his label Rocksteady Disco, and his upcoming New Years Eve party in Chicago.

Good things are cooking in the Fresh Meat kitchen. We’ve got a new DJ mix in this episode and a couple tracks that you can’t hear on any other show – we’ve got exclusive access to music that’s still in progress in the labs of some of our friends. Lots of forthcoming promos and a few bits from past timelines. We also play music for you that’s trying to prove to aliens that there is intelligent life on Earth.

It’s been 2 weeks since our last episode came out. The goal, moving forward is to keep this bi-weekly pace. You can subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher or, if you prefer, you can stream us on Soundcloud, Mixcloud or right here on our site.

It took one year to make this episode. Actually it didn’t; it’s just been a year since the last episode was released. There are 24 tracks in this episode and a voice telling you the names of the songs, artists, and labels. It’s important to know these things.